LDS Mental Health Podcast

Send us a text Betrayal trauma is more than just heartbreak, it’s a deep wound that shakes your trust, your safety, and your sense of reality. In this week’s Sister Connection episode, I sit down with two women who have walked through the pain of betrayal and found hope again. They share their raw, personal stories, what helped them survive the hardest days, and how they began to heal. If you or someone you love has experienced betrayal, this episode will help you feel less alone and more und...

Send us a text In this episode, we’re joined by divorce attorney Adam Huddleston for a conversation about navigating divorce from both a legal and spiritual perspective. Divorce is complex, and no two stories are the same, but there is room for both peace and progress in the middle of the mess. We talk about what it looks like to “think celestial” even while walking through heartbreak, how to give yourself time to feel and heal, and why co-parenting sometimes needs to shift into parallel pare...

Send us a text What do you do when a tough gospel question hits you out of nowhere? Do you push it down? Avoid it? Try to fix it? This week on the podcast, I sat down with Jasmin Rappleye to talk about the questions we don’t always know how to answer about Church history, doctrine, or simply the lived experience of being a member. And it’s okay, truly okay, to not have it all figured out. Jasmin has created such a thoughtful space online for asking the hard things without losing sight of trut...

Send us a text This week I’m joined by two amazing women who are going back to school to become therapists. They ask me the most common questions I get asked a lot, like: how I knew, why I do it, how school went, what I wish I’d known, and more. If you’re thinking about becoming a therapist, this one’s for you. ________________________ For all the links from this episode and more mental health resources, click the link below! Show notes: https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/209 ____________...

Send us a text In a world that pushes women to “bounce back” after birth, what if we chose to sit still instead? In this episode, I’m joined by Emily Montague to explore the ancient practice of “the sitting month” a sacred time of rest, nourishment, and gentle recovery after childbirth. We talk about why postpartum recovery deserves more than a quick shower and a pat on the back. You’ll hear about practical ways to honor what your body has done, give it space to heal, and reclaim your right t...

Send us a text There’s a version of motherhood we all picture before it begins, but for many women, the reality includes something far heavier: postpartum depression. In this honest and vulnerable episode, I sit down with women who’ve walked through PPD and are bravely sharing what it really felt like, how they got help, and what they wish someone had told them. If this is part of your story or someone you love’s, please listen. And if no one has told you lately: you're doing better than yo...

Send us a text Motherhood has a way of bringing out both our fiercest love and our deepest fears. In this episode, I talk with Britney King about the real and raw mental weight that comes with parenting, especially when our thoughts start to spiral, when we feel disconnected, or when we’re just plain tired. On this episode, my guest Brittney King and I explore how easy it is to fall into patterns of self-judgment or isolation, and how healing it can be to open up to support, connection, and f...

Send us a text Do you ever wonder if you’re really hearing God—or if it’s just your own thoughts? This week on the LDS Mental Health Podcast, I’m answering questions submitted by you in our “Ask a Therapist” series. We’re talking about how to receive revelation, what to do when you feel spiritually stuck, and how to find peace even when heaven feels silent. ________________________ For all the links from this episode and more mental health resources, click the link below! Show notes: https://...

Send us a text Let's talk about something that has caused so many faithful women to feel like they’re failing: the natural man. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, worthless or frustrated with yourself, this episode is for you. We’re talking about the natural man, not as something to shame or fix, but as an essential part of God’s plan for your growth. This episode will help you understand the natural man as part of God’s plan to help you grow, stretch, and use your agency to choose Him. ...

Send us a text “Hear Him” is one of the most repeated invitations from President Nelson. But how do you do that when life feels like it’s spinning? When your to-do list is endless, emotions are high, and peace feels out of reach? In this episode of The LDS Mental Health Podcast, we’ll talk through real-life struggles that can block us from hearing the Spirit. This episode includes a helpful self-check to help you recognize what might be holding you back, and how you can move forward wit...

Send us a text This week on The LDS Mental Health Podcast, we’re tackling a big one: healing past wounds. As part of my Ask a Therapist series, I’m answering questions submitted by real listeners (just like you) about things we all struggle with like grief after loss, betrayal trauma, and why therapy can feel so hard… even when you know you need it. Whether you’re in the middle of your own healing journey or supporting someone else through theirs, I hope this episode feels like a deep br...

Send us a text Forgiveness can be one of the hardest things we’re asked to do—especially when the pain runs deep. In this episode of The LDS Mental Health Podcast, I sit down with several incredible women who open up about their personal journeys with forgiveness. Whether you’re just beginning to consider forgiveness—or you’ve been struggling with it for years—this episode offers hope, connection, and Christ-centered insight. ________________________ For all the links from this episode and mo...

Send us a text In this powerful milestone episode, I’m joined by Katie Loveless—LDS mom and chronic illness advocate—who shares her raw and honest journey from being healthy and thriving… to facing debilitating migraines, chronic illness, depression, and overwhelming anger. Katie opens up about the mental toll of chronic illness and how it reshaped her identity, her faith, and her emotional health. She also shares what helped her move from survival mode to a place of peace. If you or someone ...

Send us a text In this episode of The LDS Mental Health Podcast, I’m joined by Certified personal trainer, fitness nutrition, Life Coach and mom of six, Kerrie Nygard who shares her wisdom and experience helping women heal their relationship with their bodies. We explore the most common struggles women face with body image and the spiritual and emotional toll it can take. Kerrie also shares powerful tools women can begin using today to shift how they see and treat their bodies—with more compa...

Send us a text In this episode of the LDS Mental Health Podcast, I am answering your questions on How To Think Celestial. I sat down with my long time friend/social media manager, Julie and we talk about staying anchored in Christ—especially when life feels uncertain, painful, or overwhelming. Do you have questions you'd like me to answer? Click the link below to anonymously send in your own questions and I'll try to answer them here on future podcast episodes. ________________________ Did yo...